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Two Area Standouts Sign with KCAC Schools

Two area standout basketball players will continue their careers at in-state colleges.

Last Thursday, Natoma senior Danica Casey signed with McPherson College. Then on Tuesday, Wilson senior Karlie Steinle inked with Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina.

Casey (right) had a stellar high school career at Natoma, averaging 17.1 points and 9.7 rebounds a game. She earned all-league and all-state honors as a senior and was invited to play in several all-star games across the state.

Steinle (above) is one of the best scoring guards in the state. As a senior, she averaged 23.4 points and 10.5 rebounds a game and during her four-year high school career, Steinle averaged 20.1 points and 8.8 rebounds a game. She earned all-league and all-state honors as a senior and is also playing in several all-star games across Kansas this spring and summer.

McPherson College and Kansas Wesleyan University are both four-year NAIA colleges and members of the KCAC conference.